PETE LA ROCA - ORIG. BLUE NOTE BST 84205

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Pete La Roca "Basra" BLUE NOTE BST 84205

Original 1967 Stereo USA Pressing

Joe Henderson (tenor sax) Steve Kuhn (piano) Steve Swallow (bass) Pete LaRoca (drums)

VINYL CONDITION : NM- ( some stains of mould that do not absolutely affect the play )
VAN GELDER engraved on dead wax on both sides.

PLAY GRADING : NM/NM-

Superb full and rich Sound!!!

LABEL : EX+
A Division of Liberty Records on white and blue label

COVER CONDITION: EX ( Original Blue Note inner sleeve, Stain on front see scan, beginnig of 0,4" split on bottom seam at the opening, corner wears )

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NOTE:

It is strange to realize that drummer Pete La Roca only led two albums during the prime years of his career, for this LP of his initial date is a classic. La Roca's three originals ("Basra," which holds one's interest despite staying on one chord throughout, the blues "Candu," and the complex "Tears Come From Heaven") are stimulating but it is the other three songs that really bring out the best playing in the quartet (which is comprised of tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson, pianist Steve Kuhn, and bassist Steve Swallow in addition to La Roca). "Malaguena" is given a great deal of passion, Swallow's "Eiderdown" (heard in its initial recording) receives definitive treatment, and the ballad "Lazy Afternoon" is both haunting and very memorable; Henderson's tone perfectly fits that piece.

All Music, by Scott Yanow

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SS Still Sealed, Factory Sealed.

M Record has never been played, absolutely mint in every way. It plays perfect. Cover in perfect condition.

NM Record probably unplyed or has been played once or twice. It can have one or two flaws that do not affect the play.It plays without noticeable defects. Cover also near perfect condition it shows minor signs of wear or age: slight ring wear, minor denting or creasing to a corner or small writing on the cover.

EX Record has been played relatively few times. It shows some superficial light signs, very light scratches, light scuffs/marks, some paper sleeve hairlines. It plays with slight warps that do not affect the listening experience, including light tics/pops. Low background noise that do not affect the beauty of the music. Cover may have heavier signs of aging or some damage, including punch hole, corner cut, light ring-wear, small splits, stain, writing and stamp.

VG Record shows more signs of wear. Several paper sleeve hairlines/marks, some scratches/scuffs. It plays with surface noise, audible light scratches, but the noise will not overpower the music. Cover shows evident signs of wear: splits, ring-wear, evident yellowing of age, corners wear and generally more obvious aging wear.